The swelling of a food-containing can is frequently due to the production of ___________ by spoilage microbes.

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The production of carbon dioxide gas is a common result of spoilage by microbes such as bacteria or yeast. This gas can cause the can to bulge or swell, indicating that the food inside may be unsafe to eat. Oxygen and nitrogen gases are less likely to be produced in significant amounts during food spoilage.

The Swelling of a Food-Containing Can Is Frequently Due to the Production